Business Foundation Programme

St Clare’s is an international, independent centre of excellence in Oxford established in 1953. We welcome students from over 40 countries. Our Business Foundation is a year-long programme that prepares you for university study at highly ranked universities in the UK, Europe and beyond.

Why St Clare’s?

We help you with the transition from high school to university

Small, interactive classes, 12 students maximum

Continual support through one-to-one meetings with your Personal Tutor

100% of our students would recommend St Clare’s.

Students wishing to enrol on the University Foundation Programme must:

have completed a secondary school in your own country

be 16 years or over

have a knowledge of English at or above the following:

for entry in September; IELTS score 5.0 or equivalent CEFR B1

for entry in November; IELTS score 5.5 or equivalent CEFR B2

After St Clare’s

Of the 16 students who progressed to UK public universities in 2018:

15 enrolled at a university ranked in the Top 50 by the Complete University Guide.

11 enrolled at a university ranked in the Top 30 for their subject.

The Business Stream can lead to a university course in:

Business Administration

Management

Marketing

Accounting and finance

Economics

International development

Law

Social sciences

Psychology

Environment and sustainability

Hotel management and related areas

Fashion business and marketing

‘I feel prepared for University thanks to the University Foundation Programme. My work this year is going to help me a lot with my future studies, and more importantly, I gained a better understanding of what to study’ - Edoardo, Italy.